RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Market research to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration.
2.Develop concepts and sketches for product line and advocate for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross functional partners.
3.Develop strong internal cross functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is a seamless customer experience.
4.Influence strategy for product area, providing recommendations regarding seasonal themes and edits to line, ensuring product meets business and customer needs.
5.Partner with Production and Pattern Maker to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
6.Build cross functional partnerships and consensus, identifying sketch callouts and communicating desired fit and aesthetic to cross functional team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Expert knowledge of design related software is required (Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop).
2.Strong knowledge and work experience in kids’ wear design.
3.Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, fitting, materials, finishes, workmanship and manufacturing.
4.Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate ideas to a team and integrate feedback and direction.
5.Ability to translate insights, macro trends and enterprise creative direction into tangible design solutions.